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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.34, 3,268.80 and 1,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.34, 3,268.80 and 1,359 is: 2,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.34 : 3,268.80 = 1,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.34/3,268.80 = 1,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.34x = 3,268.80 × 1,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.34x = 4,442,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,299.20/2,180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.43

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